Morning News: TSA Fails Airport Security Tests

The failures could lead to changes in the way TSA handles airport security in the future.

TSA screeners failed 67 of 70 internal tests designed to beat airport security systems, an ABC investigation revealed. “The numbers in these reports never look good out of context,” says Department of Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson, in a statement about the report, which also suggests that TSA should consider “adopting new technologies to address the vulnerabilities identified.” (ABC and TSA)

Delta will try loading passengers’ carry-on bags to speed boarding, reports David Koenig: “Delta's Early Valet service will offer to have airline employees take carry-on bags at the gate and put them in the bins above assigned seats. The airline wants to see if its own workers can load the bins faster than passengers. The service began Monday on about two dozen flights, and that number is expected to rise steadily during June, Delta spokeswoman Morgan Durrant said.” (AP)

Mexico may soon expand its “Viajero Confiable” program, an analog to the “trusted traveler” Global Entry program in the U.S. that allows for expedited customs and immigration processing upon arrival. Currently available in Cancun, Mexico City, and San Jose del Cabo, Viajero Confiable is “soon to arrive at 10 more airports,” according to an email sent to Global Entry holders. Enrollment in the program costs 1,372 pesos (about $90).

Marriott will bring its newly acquired Delta Hotels and Resorts brand to the U.S., Scott Mayerowitz says. Delta Hotels has more than 120 properties in Canada. (Twitter)

Starwood will invest $100 million in a rebranding effort for Sheraton, the company says in a statement, and it will “elevate” more than 100 properties “to [a] new Sheraton Grand tier.”

“ExitFares could revolutionize the hunt for airfare deals by mining social media updates, message board posts, e-newsletters, and more to compile the best values anywhere.” (Condé Nast Traveler)

The first Airbus A350 flights in the U.S. will connect Philadelphia and Doha, Qatar Airways said, when its service to the city starts January 1, 2016. Qatar is the launch airline for the new Airbus A350, which will start flying to New York and Boston later in 2016. (Qatar Airways)

Japan Airlines has installed innovative and comfortable charging stations at a few gates in Osaka. More of this please! (Skift)

And now for something completely different: Barnsley Resort will offer a “Syren Shooting & Spa Package” through the end of the year, pitched to women who’d like to combine clay shooting with spa treatments on a two-night stay starting at $1,320 depending on room category.